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Free Webinars

Free, expert-led sessions that deliver practical, evidence-based skills for pretrial, probation, and parole professionals.


ABOUT OUR WEBINAR PROGRAM

As a member of this community, we value your time and budgetary needs. This program is designed to give you access to affordable and exclusive APPA webinars that cover a range of topics - from best practices and current trends to emerging research and policies in the field. You can expect to receive resource handouts, live audience interaction, updates from APPA committees, new grant initiatives, and so much more.


SUBMIT A WEBINAR PROPOSAL

Do you have a topic or training you would like to present on the APPA platform? We invite community corrections professionals to contribute to this program by submitting webinar proposals through our new submission process, where all pertinent information will be collected.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the Webinar Proposal Guide.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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UPCOMING WEBINARS

Check out our latest scheduled webinars below.

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Register   FREE

When
Thursday, May 14th from 1:00pm - 2:30pm Eastern

Cost
FREE

Presenters:
Anthony Poponi
- Workplace Culture Strategist, Focus on the 40

Description:
Change is constant in law enforcement and change often brings uncertainty, resistance, and stress. In this engaging, interactive and fun 90-minute session, participants will explore how to lead effectively through disruptions while maintaining strong, connected, and high-performing teams.

This program addresses the human side of change by unpacking the anxiety and emotional responses that staff experience during transitions and new challenges. Attendees will gain practical strategies to recognize and respond to these reactions, helping to build trust, stability, and resilience within their teams.

In addition, the session explores the stages of team development and how to move from the initial stages of forming to high-performing. We’ll offer actionable techniques to assess where you are and accelerate progress while maintaining morale and engagement. Attendees will leave with a clearer roadmap for guiding teams through change without sacrificing culture or results.

Seats are limited—register now to reserve your spot! Please note: A certificate of completion will be provided after viewing the webinar in its entirety. Unfortunately, this presentation does not offer credit for continuing education purposes..

Please also note that if you miss this live, it will be recorded and available on demand under the Past Webinars tab.


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Register   FREE

When
Tuesday, June 6th from 12:00pm - 1:30pm Eastern

Cost
FREE

Presenters:
Dr. Thomas Sexton
- CEO and Model Developer, Functional Family Therapy
Catie Boatwright Borde
- Director of Clinical Training Services/Senior Clinical Consultant, FFT Partners, LLC

Description:
Justice-involved young adults (ages 18–26) represent a high-need population with elevated rates of recidivism, substance use, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Traditional supervision and intervention models often emphasize individual accountability, overlooking the critical role that family and relational systems play in long-term success.

Functional Family Therapy-Adult (FFT-A) is an evidence-based, family-centered model designed to address these gaps. By engaging a broader definition of “family”—including biological relatives, partners, and prosocial supports—FFT-A helps build a stable foundation for behavior change, autonomy, and successful community reintegration.

This webinar will introduce the FFT-A model and its structured phases of engagement, behavior change, and generalization. Participants will learn how integrating family-based approaches with supervision, case management, and life skills development can reduce criminogenic risk factors, improve compliance, and support sustainable outcomes.

Attendees will gain practical strategies to enhance engagement and improve outcomes with justice-involved young adults in community corrections settings.

Seats are limited—register now to reserve your spot! Please note: A certificate of completion will be provided after viewing the webinar in its entirety. Unfortunately, this presentation does not offer credit for continuing education purposes..

Please also note that if you miss this live, it will be recorded and available on demand under the Past Webinars tab.

Disclaimer: The American Probation and Parole Association hosts webinars for educational purposes only and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained. Furthermore, the information is subject to change without notice. APPA encourages all users to confirm any information obtained from this webinar.


If you have any additional questions for the APPA Professional Development Team,
please contact Joshua Nelsen.

Joshua Nelsen, M.A.
Professional Development Manager
(859) 244-8236
email